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by Andy-GTI
Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Wheels for a rising blue R ?
Replies: 41
Views: 13787

Re: Wheels for a rising blue R ?

20's are fine on a Scirocco. Mine had absolutely no real handling issues when i had the 20's on, even with the 10's at the rear! Just a bit of poke due to the immense offset and width :nod: Tyres are pretty much rubber bands, but the 35profile 19's have such stiff sidewalls anyway there is little ch...
by Andy-GTI
Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Rusty wheel hubs
Replies: 16
Views: 9396

Re: Rusty wheel hubs

What problem? You've got wheel bolt covers..... Isn't the post about the hubs though? :? So it is, feck knows why i thought he said bolts. :fall: My roc is suffering from rusty wheel hubs, is anybody else experiencing this problem. Mine have a bit of rust on them but most of the cars I've owned hav...
by Andy-GTI
Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Rusty wheel hubs
Replies: 16
Views: 9396

Re: Rusty wheel hubs

What problem? You've got wheel bolt covers.....
by Andy-GTI
Sat Apr 02, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: tyre pressure senson on....
Replies: 25
Views: 4804

Re: tyre pressure senson on....

Err, did you click the link above that shows the label on the car? I'll stick to my own knowledge too though thanks... you are of course completely welcome to do as you please. I see the pic, and it says 33psi (or 33.36 if you convert 2.3bar more accurately) minimum. You just told the guy to go wit...
by Andy-GTI
Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:59 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: tyre pressure senson on....
Replies: 25
Views: 4804

Re: tyre pressure senson on....

Scott_mac wrote:no matter the manual says!
Well the facts are, quite clearly, the Vehicle Manufacturer and tyre manufacturer know a hell of a lot more about it that you do.
by Andy-GTI
Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:47 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: tyre pressure senson on....
Replies: 25
Views: 4804

Re: tyre pressure senson on....

38psi!!! Even if you'd been driving it like an off white Astra Max van those figures seem rather high!!! No idea on the warning light though... but i'd have your tyres somewhere between 30 and 32psi for a car the size of the Scirocco! Someone needs to go read the owners manaul, and read some tyre m...
by Andy-GTI
Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Brake pad lifespan
Replies: 16
Views: 7501

Re: Brake pad lifespan

good job you didnt take andys advice you would of been well out of pocket My A4 needed a full set of pads at 20k, more than half the pad left, but the wear indicator was on........ Still can't believe you booked it into the dealer without taking the wheels off to check the brakes yourself! Taped up...
by Andy-GTI
Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: Detailing and Cleaning
Topic: Iron-X wow...
Replies: 17
Views: 7125

Re: Iron-X wow...

I've been wondering about Iron-X for a while, now I may just have to go and get some - only the description of the smell is putting me off! Just do it, Polished bliss have a promotion on at the mo 5% off if you spend over £50, they also just annoced yesterday they have some new Wold chemcicals, whi...
by Andy-GTI
Fri Apr 01, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: Tech Talk
Topic: Brake pad lifespan
Replies: 16
Views: 7501

Re: Brake pad lifespan

tonymar wrote:just had mine in for a service at 16000 miles and still plenty left on the pads maybe a fault with the warning system
Not a fault, the pad warning lights come on a lot sooner than minimum pasd thickness, no need to book it in at the dealer, just replace the pads!!, Or bypass the warning light.
by Andy-GTI
Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:50 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Candy Club
Replies: 41
Views: 11905

Re: Candy Club

Has there been many multiple candy owners? :p


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by Andy-GTI
Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:01 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Second thoughts on viper
Replies: 33
Views: 7949

Re: Second thoughts on viper

Viper Rocco, nice to look at, but i wouldnt want to own one.

Might be a nicer colour on another car though, having thoughts about painting one of my MK2 GTI's Viper Green. . . . . :nod:
by Andy-GTI
Wed Mar 23, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Service Costs
Replies: 93
Views: 44825

Re: Service Costs

Glad I got 3 years servicing thrown in by Specialist when I bought the car. Big problem with up here is lack of competition from nearby dealers - nearest are about 50 miles away any direction. 34 miles actually http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&q=specialist%20cars%20aberdeen%20to%20hawco%20pe...
by Andy-GTI
Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:29 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Problems with VW
Replies: 24
Views: 6953

Re: Problems with VW

It would seem so. It just leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. This should be a very pleasant experience. You are buying a great car, from a 'good' manufacture. Surely they can't feel good at the end of the day?? DK Have you never even looked at the standard of used cars on VW dealers forecourts???...
by Andy-GTI
Tue Mar 22, 2011 3:36 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Problems with VW
Replies: 24
Views: 6953

Re: Problems with VW

I assume the car is used? As you don't mention this pretty important piece of imformation. . . .
by Andy-GTI
Tue Mar 22, 2011 7:43 am
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: R with Iroc's
Replies: 20
Views: 9917

Re: R with Iroc's

raffoul232 wrote:
Andy-GTI wrote:Nasty :no:
Seariously :?
Seriously.

They look like cheap aftermarket wheels,a nd do absolutely nothing for the R when fitted. IMO
by Andy-GTI
Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: R with Iroc's
Replies: 20
Views: 9917

Re: R with Iroc's

Nasty :no:
by Andy-GTI
Mon Mar 21, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Panel filter in an R
Replies: 16
Views: 5870

Re: Panel filter in an R

Best thing to do is just forget fitting the panel filter.

Its one of the biggest myths around that you get any benefit from a panel filter.

Just replace the paper filter more often if you're that worried about air flow. ;)
by Andy-GTI
Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What an expensive car....
Replies: 43
Views: 11368

Re: What an expensive car....

Guys, At no point did I suggest that I cannot afford to own or run an R. I was only noting how expensive it is to do just that. Leased and you're stuck with it http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7375&p=66868#p66868" onclick="window.open(this.href);return fa...
by Andy-GTI
Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What an expensive car....
Replies: 43
Views: 11368

Re: What an expensive car....

Just wondered if my post about the GT had been misread ;-) I would actually disagree with your post on that cos the new engine in the GT is defo more economical and efficient than the older type engine used in the R. I'm averaging 25mpg most of the time...but then I don't drive it like miss daisy c...
by Andy-GTI
Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:19 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: What an expensive car....
Replies: 43
Views: 11368

Re: What an expensive car....

Quite frankly what an utter load of sh*t. :rolleyes:

The car on like for like journeys does virtually the same fuel consumption as a GT, (even both cars remaped)

The servicing costs are no different to a GT, and insurance is prety much the same aswell.


:lol: